The Master of Engineering, Plan C, Biomedical Engineering Specialization focuses on enhancing the expertise of working engineering professionals. Engineers and scientists who want to further their careers with engineering related firms and governmental agencies should consider this degree. Students have flexibility to develop a plan of study in their area of interest.
Students interested in graduate work should refer to CSU's Graduate and Professional Bulletin and the School of Biomedical Engineering website.
Learning Objectives
Students will:
- Review the fundamental science and engineering principles relevant to biomedical engineering.
- Demonstrate an advanced technical knowledge of evolving areas associated with the biomedical engineering field so the students can be successful in their chosen field of work.
- Develop critical thinking related to the engineering principles relevant to biomedical engineering.
- Apply knowledge of fundamentals in biomedical engineering to relevant real-life problems.
Effective Fall 2021
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Course Requirements | ||
| BIOM 570/MECH 570 | Bioengineering | 3 |
| BIOM 576/MECH 576 | Quantitative Systems Physiology | 4 |
| Foundation Courses | ||
| Select a minimum of 9 credits from the following: | 9 | |
| Advanced Optical Imaging | ||
| Cell and Tissue Engineering | ||
| Biological Physics | ||
| Materials Engineering | ||
| Biomolecular Tools for Engineers 1 | ||
or CIVE 534 | Applied and Environmental Molecular Biology | |
| Biomedical Signal Processing | ||
| Structure and Function of Biomaterials | ||
| Bio-Inspired Surfaces | ||
| Depth Courses | ||
| Select a minimum of 11 credits from the following not taken in another category: | 11 | |
| Interpreting Animal Science Research | ||
| Molecular Regulation of Cell Function | ||
| Fundamentals of Biochemical Engineering | ||
| Biophotonics | ||
| Biosensing: Cells as Circuits | ||
| Materials Engineering | ||
| Materials Issues in Mechanical Design | ||
| Musculoskeletal Biosolid Mechanics | ||
| Cardiovascular Biomechanics | ||
| Biomedical Clinical Practicum | ||
| Biomedical Clinical Practicum | ||
| Seminar | ||
| Mammalian Physiology I | ||
| Mammalian Physiology II | ||
| Human Anatomy Dissection | ||
| Mechanisms of Hormone Action | ||
| Transport Phenomena Fundamentals | ||
| Digital Signal Processing | ||
| Physics of Diagnostic Imaging | ||
| Muscle and Joint Mechanics | ||
| Advanced/Additive Manufacturing Engineering | ||
| Advanced Composite Materials | ||
| Biofluid Mechanics | ||
| Immunobiology | ||
| Neuronal Circuits, Systems and Behavior | ||
| Breadth Courses | ||
| Select a minimum of 3 credits from the following: | 3 | |
| Mathematics for Scientists and Engineers | ||
| Foundations of Applied Mathematics | ||
| Partial Differential Equations I | ||
| Numerical Methods in Science and Engineering | ||
| Linear Algebra | ||
| Design and Data Analysis for Researchers II | ||
| Program Total Credits: | 30 | |
A minimum of 30 credits are required to complete this program.2
For more information, please visit Requirements for All Graduate Degrees in the Graduate and Professional Bulletin.
Summary of Procedures for the Master's and Doctoral Degrees
NOTE: Each semester the Graduate School publishes a schedule of deadlines. Deadlines are available on the Graduate School website. Students should consult this schedule whenever they approach important steps in their careers.
Forms are available online.
| Step | Due Date |
|---|---|
| 1. Application for admission (online) | Six months before first registration |
| 2. Diagnostic examination when required | Before first registration |
| 3. Appointment of advisor | Before first registration |
| 4. Selection of graduate committee | Before the time of fourth regular semester registration |
| 5. Filing of program of study (GS Form 6) | Before the time of fourth regular semester registration |
| 6. Preliminary examination (Ph.D. and PD) | Two terms prior to final examination |
| 7. Report of preliminary examination (GS Form 16) - (Ph.D. and PD) | Within two working days after results are known |
| 8. Changes in committee (GS Form 9A) | When change is made |
| 9. Application for Graduation (GS Form 25) | Refer to published deadlines from the Graduate School Website |
| 9a. Reapplication for Graduation (online) | Failure to graduate requires Reapplication for Graduation (online) for the next time term for which you are applying |
| 10. Submit thesis or dissertation to committee | At least two weeks prior to the examination or at the discretion of the graduate committee |
| 11. Final examination | Refer to published deadlines from the Graduate School Website |
| 12. Report of final examination (GS Form 24) | Within two working days after results are known; refer to published deadlines from the Graduate School website |
| 13. Submit a signed Thesis/Dissertation Submission Form (GS Form 30) to the Graduate School and Submit the Survey of Earned Doctorates (Ph.D. only) prior to submitting the electronic thesis/dissertation | Refer to published deadlines from the Graduate School website. |
| 14. Submit the thesis/dissertation electronically | Refer to published deadlines from the Graduate School website |
| 15. Graduation | Ceremony information is available from the Graduate School website |